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Clifford Chance US LLP

Rank #14 Founded 1987

Overview

Clifford Chance, formed by a merger in 1987 and headquartered in London, is a Magic Circle multinational law firm with a large global footprint including multiple offices in the United States. The firm employs approximately 3,760 attorneys and reported gross revenue of $2,861,200,000 in 2023, ranking 11th on the 2024 Global 200 and 1st on the 2024 UK 50. It offers a broad range of practice areas--notably corporate, finance, banking, capital markets, M&A and cross-border work--and seeks lawyers with international aspirations and language skills. The firm is known for a welcoming, transparent culture, strong employee relations, and active commitments to pro bono and diversity.

Key Statistics

Employees ~3.7k employees
Revenue $2.0B
Locations 34 locations
Years in Operation 38 years

Top 5 Office Locations

London, United Kingdom New York, NY Paris, France Frankfurt, Germany Hong Kong, China

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